I plan to turbo my 96 LX450 and I read on here that someone recommended the shift kit. I had a friend install the kit sans hot rod pieces. I wanted a firm and solid shift without the banging I've had before in cars with shift kits. Not sure if thats what I would have had I installed the hotrod parts. It worked well all shifts are crisp and sure. Overdrive lock seems a little firmer than the others but its ok. I also changed the fluid and a filter.
TRANSGO shift kit SK340-HD2 installation
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Yep the shiftkit is a nice addition especially to these older transmissions.
Yeah, I did the Transgo kit when I put in the cummins and it makes a big diffrence. firm quick shifts, I also adjusted the pump pressure higher to help.
Can you give a rough estimate of how long it should take an experienced tech to install the hot rod version of the shift kit? I just had the kit installed on my '97 LX and they charged me for 8.3 hours labor.. doesn't seem right to me. Said they had two guys on it for 3.3 hours, plus .8 for cleaning the pan and .9 for install... feel scammed...going back in to talk to them now.
Any ideas on length of time to correctly rebuild a third member too? Not including R&R, I was charged 10.7 hours to redo the ring and pinion on my electric locking diffs...plus another 2.5 hours for installing the diffs(third members)...I'm not having good luck with shops, I don't think.
Thank you for your response. I also had them do the part time kit...got charged for 8 hours there...
Isn't the part time kit about a 4 hour job too?
I have personally never done a part time conversion so I would hate to mislead you on how long it takes.
I truly appreciate your honesty!
do i need to buy anything else with this kit? gaskets etc?
Yes you will need both the valve body gaskets, and sealant for the pan.